Pay is calculated on a biweekly basis, and paychecks are available on the Friday following the appropriate pay period.  An employee should consult with his or her supervisor regarding the method of paycheck distribution in the department.  If an error is detected in the paycheck, promptly contact the immediate supervisor. 

3.3.1 Garnishments and Tax Levies

Garnishments and tax levies are attachments to an employee's pay for an unpaid debt.  The university is required by law to withhold wages due when a garnishment or tax levy has been served on the university, and it may collect a fee from the employee for this action.  Such attachment on wages will be released upon the university's receipt of an order from the court or tax agency that issued the attachment or upon full compliance with the garnishment order.

3.3.2 Pay Adjustments

The pay of all employees is reviewed annually; and pay adjustments, when appropriate, may be made if the Board of Trustees determines funds for such adjustments are available.

3.3.3 Rest Periods

During each 4-hour working period, a nonexempt employee is allowed one 15 minute rest period which is limited to 15 minutes of absence from the job.  The rest period is to be preceded by and followed by an extended work period; thus, it may not be used to cover any late arrival to work or early departure, nor may it be regarded as cumulative if not taken.  Rest periods are to be scheduled by the supervisor who will advise an employee of the scheduled time and place for such rest periods. 

3.3.4 Shift Differential

When assigned to the second shift, an employee receives a shift differential of 18 cents per hour.  The second shift is any regularly scheduled shift starting between 1:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.   

When assigned to the third shift, an employee receives a shift differential of 30 cents per hour.  The third shift is any regularly scheduled shift starting between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.  

An employee is entitled to receive the shift premium for the shift he or she is regularly assigned the majority of the time during the workweek.

3.3.5 Time Clocks

To clock in employees must use their Ball State ID card with a special bar code sticker attached.  Never allow another employee to "punch in" one's time card!  If an employee forgets to clock in or out, report the problem to the supervisor on the day of occurrence.

3.3.6 University Hours

The official university office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the academic year.  Currently, summer hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Some areas of the university may require different schedules depending upon the needs of the area.